The ref's lips don't lie: Pique red sparks Shakira abuse

The Colombian singer had little reason to celebrate on Sunday and was even jeered when Gerard Pique was dismissed for a foul on Neymar

Gerard Pique's popstar girlfriend Shakira was heckled by Maracana fans after the defender was sent off in Spain's Confederations Cup final defeat by Brazil.

The Colombian singer was a VIP guest at the match just as she had been for the semi-final with Italy when video footage of her celebrating Pique scoring a penalty became an internet sensation.

It was, however, a grim-faced Shakira who was forced to endure ridicule from Brazil fans seated around her moments after the Spain centre-back was dismissed during the second half for a professional foul on Neymar.

A number of fans waved and gesticulated in her direction while the name 'Shakira' could be heard being chanted in Pique's direction as he walked off the pitch.